- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leonardtown, MD
Leonardtown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leonardtown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240060001228
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonardtown Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leonardtown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonardtown Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Leonardtown Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240060001228 · Leonardtown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 18.9:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Leonardtown Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Leonardtown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 509
Leonardtown Elementary
509 students
What this shows Leonardtown Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonardtown Elementary compares
Leonardtown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 45% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Leonardtown Elementary is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonardtown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonardtown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Leonardtown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonardtown Elementary
How many students attend Leonardtown Elementary?
Leonardtown Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leonardtown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonardtown Elementary?
27.1% of students at Leonardtown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonardtown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leonardtown Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Leonardtown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonardtown Elementary?
Leonardtown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leonardtown Elementary rank among public schools in Leonardtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Leonardtown Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.